Tiles

Based on available data from U.S. Dept. of Commerce and Tile Council of North America, U.S. ceramic tile consumption in 2025 was an estimated 240.3 million m2, down 4.2% from the previous year, with an estimated value of $3.8 billion. Through November 2025, U.S. ceramic tile imports were at 159.7 million m2 (-2.4%), with Spain and Italy leading the way.

Mohawk Industries ended the fiscal year 2025 with consolidated net sales of $10.8 billion (-0.5% on 2024). The Global Ceramic Segment reported net sales of $4.3 billion (+1.5% versus 2024), accounting for 39.8% of the Group’s total net sales.

The Austrian multinational has announced an agreement to acquire Italcer Group, with closing expected in the second quarter of 2026.

The addition of a new production line and kiln at Plant 4 will double the production capacity for XTONE and XLIGHT to 2,400,000 sqm/year.

Canadian tile consumption in 2025 is estimated at around 31.5 million m², down 1.1% compared to 2024.

The merger of Gardenia Orchidea and Ariana has created a new brand dedicated to the premium residential market.

Sacmi has supplied a new 359.9-meter-long FCC kiln with a capacity of 25,000 m²/day, as well as two new PHC 8200 presses.

Indian tile exports partially recovering in 2025. Production and consumption are expected to grow by 3.7% and 6.3% per year respectively over the 2025–2029 period.

Confindustria Ceramica’s preliminary 2025 figures put Italian tile production at an estimated 388 million sqm (+5% on 2024) and total sales at 386 million sqm (+2%). Exports are up while domestic sales are broadly stable.

The transaction aims to relaunch the historic brands Cisa, Cerdisa and Ricchetti through their integration into the MoMa Group and the development of significant commercial and production synergies.

Precision, reliability, productivity: Gruppo B&T’s digital printer chosen by the Spanish colossus.

The Algerian ceramic tile manufacturer has once again chosen the Italian technologies provided by Gruppo B&T, after 7 years from the first plant.

From November 9 to 12, the annual Forum of the world’s leading tile-producing countries took place in Yogyakarta, with 11 delegations participating from across the globe.

The Inkfiller® system produced by I-Tech and distributed by Inter Ser has been installed for the first time in Brazil at the Cecafi group’s facility in Serra Azul.

Celebrating 14 years of clean energy, the Italian ceramic group is investing in new photovoltaic systems and a revolutionary energy storage facility.

The Italian ceramic tile manufacturer recently completed a production line upgrade that included the first-ever installation of Sacmi's new RD multi-channel dryer. The forming department was also given a boost with the addition of the PH8200 ‘Veloce’.

The Ecuadorian ceramic manufacturer has adopted dry body preparation technology from LB.

The new system eliminates manual spot checks, delivering accurate, precise and repeatable monitoring of the entire production flow.

This project of the Spanish tile manufacturer involves the complete renovation of the plant “Factoría 1” with the installation of 2 new Continua+ lines and all the other key plant technologies.

The last financial year closed with a 2.6% increase in revenues, despite a decline in margins due to rising production factor costs. Forecasts for a recovery in the Indian market are positive.